The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A4 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19)
€ 75,800

€ 52,200

€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A4 50 TDI.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 50 TDI
56.3
71.3
79.2
56.2
72.5
79.6
71.3 in
Width
72.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.3 in
Height
56.2 in
110.6
182.4
111
186.1
182.4 in
Length
186.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 50 TDI
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.84 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 50 TDI
F30
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 50 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
N55-B30
Engine Code
DCPC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
282 hp
Audi A4 50 TDI
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Audi A4 50 TDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 50 TDI
187 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 50 TDI
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9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.8 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.04 lb/hp
13.8 lb/hp
Audi A4 50 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 50 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A4 50 TDI
20 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
449 mi
Range
633 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
449 mi
633 mi
Audi A4 50 TDI
Environmental Impact
157.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
117.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
157.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A4 50 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 50 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
705 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data